FORT LAUDERDALE, Fl --"Destination Fort Lauderdale" will be the theme of a juried fine art competition at the Greater Fort Lauderdale \ Broward County Convention Center. The open competition will be coordinated on behalf of the convention center by the North Beach (NOBE) Art Gallery.
The competition will provide a wonderful platform to exhibit art of Fort Lauderdale, a destination known for its scenic beaches, tropical landscapes, picturesque waterways featuring mansions and yachts, historical landmarks, and many beautiful parks. The Greater Fort Lauderdale \ Broward County Convention Center embodies many of the features of this theme as an award-winning conference and event venue on the Intracoastal Waterway with a view of the ocean at Port Everglades.
The contest is open to all artists 18 years of age and above. Online entries must be submitted by September 1, 2013, and mailed CDs and DVDs must be postmarked by August 25, 2013.
Entries are being accepted in seven categories:
1. Seascape/Ocean/Waterways
2. Landscape/Scenery
3. Cityscape/Urban/Architectural
4. Nature/Plants/Flowers
5. Animals/Mammals/Birds/Wildlife/Marine life
6. Figurative/People//Portraiture
7. Photography (subjects are inclusive of categories 1-6)
Seventy semi-finalists (top 10 per category) will be announced September 15, 2013. Final judging, awards and the exhibition opening will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2013.
Winners will receive cash awards and prizes, and their works will be exhibited at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center from October, 2013, through March, 2014. Winners also will receive online exposure, advertising and publicity promotion.
Top artists in each category will additionally have a solo exhibition and representation by NOBE Art Gallery. Their work will also be published in the Greater Fort Lauderdale \ Broward County Convention Center Awards Book 2013.
Judging will be based on creativity, skill, technique, and artistic attributes. Seven artists will win a Best of Category Award (one artist per each category). There also will be a 1st Place Best of Show Award winner, 2nd Place Judges Award winner, 3rd Place Merit Award winner and one Popular Vote award determined through social media.
Full details on requirements, deadlines and entry forms are available at www.nobegallery.com. For additional information contact Brooke Trace at 954-667-0660.
